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MS HB1244

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that school districts count "fees in lieu of taxes" (as prescribed in Section 27-31-104) as part of their local revenue contribution toward the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP)

  • Amends Section 37-151-7 of the Mississippi Code, which governs how annual allocations to school districts for the adequate education program are calculated

  • Currently, 100% of fees in lieu of taxes must be counted toward a district's local contribution; this bill eliminates that requirement while maintaining the 100% inclusion of Grand Gulf income

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

MAEP; remove the requirement for collection of fees in lieu of taxes as a portion of local contribution requirement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/18/2021

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